crime. there are reports the gunmen pose a home computer may not reveal much because it was smashed and torn apart before the killing spree. >> the added cruelty of such young children being murdered is facing lawmakers throughout the country to reexamine their positions on gun control. james johnson who has responded to gun incidents already this school year is the chairman of the national law enforcement partnership to prevent gun violence and he says gun violence is taking a terrible toll across america. >> gun violence is a public health at epidemic. a public health epidemic. it is impacting each and everyone of us. >> it is time to act. there should be no more excuses. >> chief johnson along with the chief executive are calling for background checks and they want to see an end to the sale a full salt and assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

he reiterated a plea to gun owners to make sure their weapons are properly stored. >> president obama said he would do whatever in the power his office holds. two children and -- 20 children and six adults were murdered by adam lanza. the nation could be at a tipping point and it is time to think about reinstating the assault weapons ban and also make it harder for the mentally ill to obtain a weapon. police say adam lanza was carrying an arsenal of ammunition when he opened fire at sandy hook elementary. >> we need to accept the reality that we're not doing enough to protect our citizens. >> the shooting has revived a dormant discussion gun-control.

>> lettis finally passed -- and let us finally pass common sense laz. >> -- laws. sen. joe manchin says he is rethinking his position on gun control. >> i do not know anyone who goes hunting with an assault rifle. i do not know people who need 30 round clips. >> and rights advocates say tougher laws are not the answer. >> what we do know is that prohibiting people from carrying guns guarantees a worse outcome. >> gun owners of america says congress should lift the ban on gun control. >> want to give at least adults a chance to defend themselves instead of being disarmed by

the mandatory policies of government. >> president obama said he would use the power of his office to tackle gun violence. the president will be meeting with police and mental health professionals in the coming weeks to search for solutions. school shooting is having a major ripple effect for local schools. >> schools are taking another look at procedures as well as how to help students cope. the county supervisor echoes what investors are revealing. >> we have control over making sure that we ss every single individual school crisis plan and make sure principles understand their roles and responsibilities and work with us to make sure we're looking at every single part of the school to make it safe. the second thing is making sure our students have access to support personnel. we know that our students have

some issues that we would never have a match to do with and we need to make sure that there are folks who will be -- they can make sure they are sharing those situations. >> some anxious moments for school officials at national academy foundation prep. police arrested the family member of a student. she went to a building without proper clearance and was confronted by a school staffer as per safety protocols. an altercation took place and a visitor showed a knife but the woman and a staff member severed hand injuries. >> was understandably frayed nerves by parents, we wanted to check with parents. >> we also wanted to see how school systems are responding.

lisa robinson joined this in -- joins us in north baltimore with what she found. for parents.ay firs asking richards as they drop their kids off. at schools throughout the area, vigilance was the order of the day. from school counselors to police officers, schools have more people on hand to ensure the safety of students and reassure parents that everything is being done to protect their children. it was tough for many parents to let go. >> it is a loss of control. feeling like i have no control over what happens outside of my home. >> it is hard to think about sending their kids when all this is happening. >> it was scary but i just had to let their normal day entertain happen. >> the school superintendents communicated with their

principles over the weekend about making sure security procedures are in place an emergency drills occur on schedule. schools are using calls to keep parents informed and insure them there on top of safety. the weekend was bent hugging their kids' clothes and talking about what they need to do as the situation arises. >> they need to go to the school and they have phones so they're in contact. basically making them more aware. >> she had a hard time explaining everything to her 11- year-old son and said he had a lot of questions but by this morning was ready to go. >> i tried to be as positive as possible. we did give him a kiss and hug. i am usually there during the day so i can always go up and see him. if i feel like i have that need to see him. i am not too worried. >> i prayed with them and myself so we just gave it to god and

let him take over. >> the principals are handling it like this according to what they know about their school community. their children, the parents, how they want things handled. i understand here the principal said that he has parents telling him we do not want you talking about it to our kids. we want you to offer the reassurance. every school system and principal will handle it differently according to what he knows about the school community. >> our coverage continues online in a special section on wbaltv.com. new pictures release of the victims. nbc nightly news will have much more on the investigation. how dogs are mending broken hearts in newtown.

>> two people face charges after assaulting a bus driver. they wrestled to the bus driver while riding the 39 around 5:00 p.m. late friday afternoon, investigators said. they have been taken into custody on multiple charges including first and second- degree assault and the use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. >> police made an arrest in a weekend shooting outside a charles village pub. this is the second shooting in that area in late night hours while the bars are letting out in the last couple of months. we have the latest. >> police tell us that this story is a prime example of why alcohol and firearms to not mix. francis kang was intoxicated when he shot into a group of people in the early morning hours sunday in downtown towson and where he was licensed to have a handgun.

he was not permitted to carry it. >> i had -- the guy had have followed on drinking at a location all night and he happened to have a permit. it was unlawful. he should not have had the gun at that location. it was only for its business that he owns. he chose to pull that out and use it because he felt as though he was losing ground somehow. >> and other violent weekend after hours in downtown towson. sunday morning after 2:00 a.m., a 26-year-old francis kang left the charles village pub intoxicated. two women try to help him by calling a cab. he got into his truck and through a bottled drink at the girls and turned the corner. he was being chased on foot by a number of by standards -- bystanders who were able to get him to stop. >> there was a fear verbal and physical argument.

he fired several shots at the by standards. -- bystanders. >> police stopped and arrested him as he tried to flee the scene. the suspect is a business owner and had a permit for his gun but was not licensed to carry it. >> the gun is legal. it was purchased legally. he is not prohibited from owning a weapon but he is not permitted to carry the weapon. >> this is the second violent crime involving a gun after hours. i was in september when a man was shot after an angry, large crowd of people was turned away from an event at the record theater. it was too soon to see if the public be reviewed by the liquor board as was the record theater in september. >> a police report will be forwarded to the liquor board and the liquor board will make a

determination whether to bring the owner in for a hearing. and what action might be taken. >> kang is charged with use of a hand gun while committing a felony, attempted murder, and assault. >> next, could a financial disaster be averted in our nation's capital? we will have the latest on the fiscal cliff tops. >> who can get individual federal aid the following superstorm sandy? >> we will tell you the big-name the ravens will miss for the rest of the season. >> shores on a steed doppler. some big changes. 48 at the airport. 48 at the airport. relative

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>> 21 people were taken to hospitals but not their injuries was considered to be life- threatening. authorities are investigating the cause. >> avoiding the fiscal cliff as a party. president obama and house speaker john boehner met for about 45 minutes this morning. speaker john boehner offered an increase on the top tax rate if

the president agrees to $1 trillion in spending cuts. note deals have been agreed upon. the federal emergency management agency is adding montgomery and carroll counties to this designated for disaster aid because of superstorm sandy. baltimore county is the only area not eligible. fema announced somerset county qualified for individual assistance. homeowners car renters, and business owners can apply for federal funds. there is no recourse to the fema file for other counties. >> with two weeks ago, the precipitation deficit continues to grow. in has been very dry sense -- it

sandy wenty since through. the total is below .41. for the year we should have 40 inches over, we're holding at 34.72. 5.74 inches below normal for 2012 with a couple weeks to go. temperatures did not change today. a 2 degree range from 47 to low side of 49. 49 is not that high for a typical high but that will 47 is above the average for the day. we're supposed be dipping into the upper 20's . the record five degrees in 1991. all of central and southern maryland, their result of cool and moist air out of new england and out of the ocean. where'er tries to search out of

the carolinas and the ohio valley. -- warm air tries to search out of the carolinas and the ohio valley. ir are as of are producing the fog. no improvement through the overnight hours. the sun went down at 445 p.m. light precipitation. what will change things is this weather system. some thunder in parts of ohio and northeastern pennsylvania. this is passing to the north but it will drag the next front across the area and push the low clouds and fog out. a slow process happening through the early morning hours tomorrow. maybe some breaks in the cloud cover during the afternoon. significant showers and storms. most of those will miss us to the north. the threat of rain showers into

the afternoon once this clears up. the rain will change over to snow showers in western maryland and on wednesday, what the sunshine and high pressure. another front approaches with thursday. this could bring showers or thunder. the next front at the end of the week will usher in some colder air. 53 to 58. winds on the bay will be brisk. a small craft advisory is in effect. rain and snow tomorrow. chilly on the eastern shore. a nice looking wednesday. lower eastern shore, temperatures mild for this time of year. lots of sunshine on wednesday. we will see highs in the 50's through thursday. that will bring some colder air. by saturday 40's for the highs. by next monday, highs in the

mid-30's. >> the ravens will head into the week 16 with the same motivation they had in 13. if they win they will clinch the title but unlike weeks 13 through 15, they are carrying the weight of a of three game losing streak. joe flacco carries the weight of a season on his shoulders. his turnover against the broncos went [inaudible] two touchdowns mitigated the embarrassment. but to end the three game losing streak and win the division title, joe flacco has to deal with the pressure better than he did. internal pressure as well. >> i hope everybody is pressing.

i really do. i hope we're all pressing. i hope we're doing everything we can do to get better. so where the line is between that and over during a, i do not know but we're all going to press. i am for pressing. >> the ravens of the will play in the post-season but they cannot get by. the next few weeks will determine if they started home as a division winner. they have the fourth seed. the bottom to could go to the ravens or the jets or pittsburgh if the ravens to not win. they hoped it would serve to get healthier. but suddenly that does not look like that either. they announced today that the spinal cord contusion [inaudible] the injury will send mcclane to the injured reserve. tory smith on that play and

running back pierce suffered concussions. both must pass through the nfl mandated protocol to -- before being allowed to play. >> neil mcclane has a spinal cord contusion. that will not have time to heal. we had a couple of concussions and we will see how those guys progress. unpredictable. it could get called on sunday. the seven-day forecast is ahead. -- it could get colder on sunday.

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>> mild for december. >> the cool air coming down from new england and colliding with warm air. dense fog through the morning and the skies clear route. a nice looking wednesday. another front thursday and friday. c. highs in the 40's. med-30's for monday.

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